If you are convicted of a first offense, misdemeanor DUI in Washtenaw county, Michigan, you may be sentenced to probation in lieu of serving jail time. I have found that most judges in Washtenaw county are most concerned with imposing sentences designed to help you...

New legislation has recently been passed by the Michigan House that would enhance the penalties for convicted drugged drivers. Rep. Dan Lauwers, a Republican of Brockway Township, sponsored House Bill 5383-85 to place a conditional bond on drivers who are arrested for...

If you have been arrested for a DUI in Washtenaw County and want to fight the charge(s) asserted against you, you should hire an attorney that is knowledgeable of the defenses that may be available to discredit the prosecution’s evidence. Defenses Related to...

Michigan’s scorned driver responsibility fees will be phased out as of 2018 as a result of the implementation of new legislation. Driver responsibility fees were originally enacted in 2004 and range from $100 to $2,000. The chief purpose of the fees was to help...

If you or someone you love are suffering from alcohol abuse or alcoholism, you are not alone. Over 1 in every 12 adults suffers from alcohol abuse or dependence in the U.S. Further, more than half of all adults have a family history of alcoholism. With alarming...

Shaun Goodman, a Washington State resident, was recently sentenced to one week of work release after being convicted of drinking and driving for the 7th time. Goodman was arrested back in December 2013 for driving 100 mph throughout downtown Olympia, Washington....

Michigan residents often make the mistake of getting behind the wheel while intoxicated. Most drivers do not realize that even the consumption of the smallest amount of alcohol can result in a DUI. If you are pulled over for the suspicion of DUI, it is important that...

As a college student, being arrested for a DUI can be a daunting experience. You may be wondering what you should do, how to contact a drunk driving attorney, and whether or not you should tell your parents. Read on to learn more about whether or not you should tell...